Admission & Curriculum Requirements for UCM

To attend the University of Central Missouri, you need to successfully complete the Missouri college-preparatory curriculum with a minimum GPA of 2.0. The curriculum includes at least 24 units of credit (with each unit equaling one year in class):

7 units of electives (at least 3 units must be in English, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, or foreign language. Two units of a single foreign language are strongly recommended.)

In addition to these courses, UCM requires that students obtain a score of 21 or higher on the ACT or 990 on the SAT , or a Combined Percentile Index equal to or exceeding 100. This is calculated using your class rank and ACT or SAT score. Click here to calculate your index score . Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule a visit or request more information.